Studying the surgical stress in open and laparoscopic treatment of inguinal hernia in children

CONGENITAL INGUINAL HERNIA Congenital inguinal hernia is defined as the prolapse of intra-abdominal viscera through the open elytroperitoneal fold due to its failure to close.The incidence of inguinal hernia in the pediatric population ranges from 0.8%–5%,while it increases up to 30%in premature newborns.^(1,2)Its treatment is necessary due to the risk of strangulation of the intestine,testicle,or ovary,which is observed in 3%–16%of children presenting this clinical entity.^(1,3)